IBM to Go Beyond Linux

Linux’ biggest corporate backer is vowing to push its open-source efforts beyond Linux. Big Blue on Tuesday touted plans to pursue new open-source business models that it hopes will usher in a new era.
At LinuxWorld, IBM said it plans to launch eight open-source initiatives. The computing giant already has a dedicated army of 600 engineers at its Linux technology center. As a result, it’s no secret that IBM has been a heavyweight Linux supporter.
IBM backed Linux early on with a commitment to spend $1 billion in 2001, a move that...
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